DATE: April 11, 2026
VENUE: Baldwin Wallace Conservatory
Inspiring Connections
The Ohio Violin Conference is an annual gathering that brings together violinists of all levels, who are aiming to perform at the highest level. Providing students the opportunity to learn from and network with violin professors in one location, OVC aims to inspire connections that jumpstart and enrich students' artistic careers.
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All listed events will occur at Baldwin Wallace Conservatory in the historic Boesel Musical Arts Center in Berea, Ohio.
Boesel Musical Arts Center
49 Seminary Street
Berea, OH
2026 OVC Faculty
Stephen Rose
Adjunt Professor of Violin
Indiana University Bloomington
*2026 OVC Masterclass Presenter*
Caroline Eva Chin
Associate Professor of Violin
Bowling Green State University
Timothy Lees
Assistant Professor of Violin
University of Cincinnati
Nathan Southwick
Assistant Professor of Violin
Ohio University
Steve Koh
Associate Professor of Violin
Baldwin Wallace Conservatory
Samuel Rotberg
Lecturer of Violin
Baldwin Wallace Conservatory
2026 OVC Schedule
Saturday
April 11, 2026
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8:30 - 9: Check in ​
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9 - 9:25: Opening Remarks
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9:30 - 10:10: Trial Lessons #1
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10:10 - 10:50: Trial Lessons #2
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10:50 - 11:30: Trial Lessons #3
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11:30 - 12:30: Lunch ​
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12:30 - 2: Masterclass with Guest Artist​
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2 PM - 2:40: Lesson #4
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2:40 - 3:20: Lesson #5
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3:20 - 4: Lesson #6
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Trial Lesson:​
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Each trial lesson is 40 minutes in duration, and all participants will be guaranteed a minimum of three trial lessons with OVC faculty members. Final schedule for trial lessons will be shared with all participants on Friday, April 3rd.
Lunch:
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Boxed Lunches will be provided for all participants. Vegetarian options will be available upon request.
Masterclass:
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​Three applicants with the strongest auditions will be selected to perform in the OVC masterclass with the Masterclass Presenter, Steve Rose.
Audition Requirements
Mark Your Calendars
Program Date: April 11, 2026
Applications Open: January 15, 2026
Priority Deadline: February 15, 2026
Standard Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: March 15, 2026
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Tuition Due: April 1, 2026
Fees
Priority Applications Fee: $20
Standard Application Fee: $30
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Tuition: $80
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Audition/Video Requirements
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Applicants are required complete the application and submit videos recorded within the last twelve months.​
Audition videos must include two out of the three options below:
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First or last movement from a standard violin concerto.
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One movement from the Bach Sonatas and Partitas.
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One work with or without piano written after 1980.
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Videos may be submitted as links to YouTube (unlisted/public) and Google Drive. Be sure your audition videos are titled with your name, piece, and movement played. All links should be working, easily accessible, and not require a password or sign in.
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Submit your audition video using the application form below.
For any questions regarding the audition process, please email: skoh@bw.edu
Vendors
Luthiers and selected instrument dealers will be on site to service your instruments and showcase their inventory. Place your repair requests or instrument trials directly with the vendor through the link below. ​
If you are a vendor and would like to be part of OVC, please contact skoh@bw.edu.
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Max Morgan Restorations​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Luthier, Cleveland, OH
Mandarin Strings
Violin Shop, Marietta, GA